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| |  | | Foxes in TasmaniaAn accumulation of physical evidence indicates that an unknown number of European Red Foxes (Vulpes vulpes) are present in Tasmania and threaten the state's wildlife, agriculture, tourism and economy. These elusive, adaptable and deadly predators are recognised nationally as the single most devastating introduced pest and threat to Australia's native wildlife, and it would be an unmitigated disaster if they were allowed to establish in Tasmania. |
 | Fox Evidence Update Update of latest physical evidence that indicates fox activity in Tasmania. |
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| Investigation of Evidence Further details of selected investigations into physical evidence confirming fox activity in Tasmania. |
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| Threats Posed by Foxes If the red fox becomes established in Tasmania, its impact on wildlife, agriculture, domestic animals & associated industries would be devastating. |
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| Fox Eradication Branch Established in 2002, the Branch is made up of staff with pest management control, hunting and wildlife conservation skills. |
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| Fox Impact on Wildlife The establishment of the fox in Tasmania would lead to the decimation of our State's unique wildlife. |
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| Fox Program Activity Update Weekly update of fox sighting reports and Fox Eradication Program activity |
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| Scat Collection Survey The Fox Eradication Program is undertaking a statewide survey of carnivore scats in an attempt to identify locations of fox activity |
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| Fox Baiting Program Why the fox baiting program was established and how it is being carried out. |
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| Identification of Foxes Images and information to help in the correct identification of foxes. |
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| Fox Ecology Foxes are members of the Canidae family and are related to dogs, jackals, coyotes and wolves. |
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| Newsletters, Publications, Links Useful links, newsletters detailing the presence and impact of foxes in Tasmania, what is being done to eradicate them, plus other publications. |
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| 2009 Review of Fox Eradication Program Published August 2009. DPIPWE commissioned Landcare Research NZ to review the Tasmanian fox eradication program to assess whether eradication was sti... |
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| Fox Import Risk Analysis Published March 2008. Biosecurity Policy Branch report on risk reduction measures that could be taken against fox entry pathways into Tasmania. |
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| Schools Program Opportunities for school presentations, teacher PD and other useful educational resources. |
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| Schools Program - Poster Competition As part of our schools program, we are running a statewide schools competition to design a poster promoting a 'Fox Free Tasmania'. |
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 |  Tasmania Online | Service Tasmania This page - http://www.dpipwe.tas.gov.au/inter.nsf/ThemeNodes/LBUN-5K438G?open - was last published on 3 November 2009 by the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment. Questions concerning its content can be sent to Fox Enquiries by using the feedback form, by mail to GPO Box 44, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia 7001, or by telephone to 03 6336 5320. Please read our disclaimer and copyright statements governing the information we provide on this site. A text version of this page is also available. | |
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